2025 Conventions

Anime Expo Chibi (Ontario, California)
2025-11-07 - 2025-11-09 | Ontario Convention Center, 2000 E Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA, 91764, United States
Join fans in this opportunity to celebrate Japanese pop culture in Ontario, California.
Anime Expo Chibi Exhibit Hall Hours
Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Rocky Mountain Con (Denver, Colorado)
2025-11-08 - 2025-11-09 | Embassy Suites Denver Central Park Hotel, 4444 N. Havana St, Denver, CO, 80239, United States
Rocky Mountain Con is a Comic, Gaming, Anime, Toy and Sci-Fi convention started by fans in the Denver/Aurora Colorado area to help the victims of the Aurora Theater shooting. We are glad to keep working with other local groups to donate a portion of the proceeds and have them go to the people that need it.
Show Hours
Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm
Tickets: $10.00 per day at the door

Big Apple Con (New York, New York)
2025-11-22 | The New Yorker Hotel, 481 8th Ave, New York, NY, 10001, United States
The Big Apple Con, held in New York City, is the NYC community’s longest running pop culture event.
Big Apple Con Hours
Saturday 10am – 7pm (VIP Admission at 9am)
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ST-CHI: Trek to Chicago (Illinois)
2025-11-22 - 2025-11-23 | The Westin O’Hare, 6100 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL, 60018, United States
Trek fans, we’re returning to Chicago! Join us for another spectacular Trek adventure as we head to the Windy City with great guests from the Star Trek universe. It’ll be two days of non-stop programming and live entertainment you won’t want to miss!

WasabiCon (Portland, Oregon)
2025-11-29 - 2025-11-30 | Hilton Portland Downtown, 921 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
WasabiCon PDX is a consumer focused media event designed to connect fans together in a fun, friendly, and entertaining environment. Started in Portland in 2012 under the name Newcon PDX, WasabiCon PDX is one of the PNW’s most popular anime conventions. The event focuses on five key facets of fandom: Anime (including Manga & Asian Culture), Cosplay, Kpop, Tabletop Gaming, and Video Games.
WasabiCon Portland Hours
SAT 10 AM to 7 PM
SUN 10 AM to 6 PM

Toyko Comic Con (Japan)
2025-12-05 - 2025-12-07 | Makuhari Messe, 2 Chome-1 Nakase, Chiba, 261-0023, Japan
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Singapore Comic Con (STGCC)
2025-12-06 - 2025-12-07 | Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore, 018956, Singapore
Singapore Comic Con is Southeast Asia’s ultimate celebration of the best of Western and Asian pop culture. From comics, toys, cosplay, gaming to food, there is something for everyone to experience!

Comic Con Okinawa (Japan)
2025-12-14 | Camp Foster, Chatan, Nakagami District, Okinawa, 904-0116, Japan
MCCS Okinawa offers many events for service members and their families on island that are fun for all ages and one of the most popular of these events is Comic Con Okinawa. The festivities are spread throughout three locations on Camp Foster—the Foster Field House, Community Center Auditorium and the Ocean Breeze Club and Restaurant. Comic Con Okinawa will again be featuring many of the same offerings one would find at a U.S.-based Comic Con with a more family-friendly focus providing patrons and their children with gaming tournaments, costume contests, displays of collectible items, discussion panels and much more! One advantage Comic Con Okinawa enjoys is its location in Japan—the birthplace of manga and anime now famous throughout the world. Many of these local iconic characters are incorporated into the event.
Show Hours
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 10am-5pm

Comiket (Tokyo, Japan)
2025-12-30 - 2025-12-31 | Tokyo Big Sight, 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-0063, Japan
The next Comic Market 104 will be held at Tokyo Big Sight from August 11th to 12th, 2024.

BrickUniverse LEGO Fan Convention (Lynchburg, Virginia)
2026-01-10 - 2026-01-11 | River Ridge, 3405 Candlers Mountain Road, Lynchburg, VA, 24502, United States
#1 family LEGO® Fan Event is coming to Lynchburg, VA with the most creations built by professional artists under one roof! Journey through breathtaking themed environments built from thousands and thousands of LEGO bricks. Towering sculptures, vibrant color, and jaw-dropping exhibits transform the venue into a brick-built universe you can explore.
Show Hours
Saturday, January 10, 2026
VIP Admission:
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
1:30 PM – 4:00PM
General Admission:
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
2:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Sunday January 11, 2026
VIP Admission:
11:00 AM -12:00 PM
General Admission:
12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair (China)
2026-01-12 - 2026-01-15 | Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Dr, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair will run under the brand-new EXHIBITION+ model which integrates online and offline shows. The physical fair will run from January 6-9, 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), while the online exhibition will run from December 30-January 16, helping global international traders explore business opportunities both in person and online.

Chattacon (Chattanooga, Tennessee)
2026-01-16 - 2026-01-18 | KY
If it is January it MUST be Chattacon, and for our 49th we are back on MLK Weekend, January 12th – 14th 2024 at the DoubleTree Hilton in Downtown Chattanooga.
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Wild Con (Wildwood, New Jersey)
2026-01-17 | Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ, 08260, United States
Wild-Con will bring new guests, Hot Wheels Die Cast Car Races (a HUGE hit at our smaller shows with all ages) , a Trivia game “Name It!” where contestants will answer questions about Anime, Music, Characters, Super Heroes, and More. Special guests, artists, writers, and creators joining us as well as a huge variety of vendors with Comic Books, Art, Anime, Manga, Trading Cards, Pokemon, Lego, Funko Pops, Toys, Crafts, Fantasy, Collectibles, and MORE. There will be something for everyone of all ages.

Quad Con (Omaha, Nebraska)
2026-01-17 - 2026-10-31 | Oak View Mall, 3001 S 144th St, Omaha, NE, 68144, United States
2026 Dates
Jan 17-18 Brookfield Square Mall Brookfield WI
Jan 24-25 Omaha NE Oak View Mall
Jan 31/Feb 1 Champaign IL Market Place Shopping Center
Feb 7 Green Bay WI Oneida Casino Conference Center
Feb 14 Cedar Rapids IA Doubletree by Hilton Convention Complex
Feb 21-22 Peoria IL Northwoods Mall
Feb 28/March 1 Rockford IL CherryVale Mall
March 7-8 Davenport IA Northpark Mall
March 14-15 Madison WI East Towne Mall
March 21-22 Columbia MO Columbia Mall
March 28-29 Des Moines IA Merle Hay Mall
April 4 Sioux Falls SD Ramkota Convention Center
April 12 Racine WI Festival Hall
April 19 St Charles MO Steel Shop Event Center
May 16-17 Sioux City IA
May 23 Oshkosh WI Oshkosh Arena
June 6 Burlington IA Westland Mall
June 7 Springfield IL Crowne Plaza Convention Center
June 13-14 Lincoln, NE Gateway Mall
June 20-21 Davenport IA NorthPark Mall
June 27-28 Mankato, MN River Hills Mall
July 11 Cedar Rapids Doubletree by Hilton Convention Complex
July 18-19 Peoria IL NorthWoods Mall
July 25-26 Kokomo IN Markland Mall
Sept 12-13 Champaign IL Market Place Shopping Center
Sept 20 Dubuque IA Grand River Center
Sept 26-27 Omaha Oak View Mall
Oct 3-4 St Cloud MN Crossroads Center
Oct 10 Green Bay Oneida Conference Center
Oct 17-18 Rockford Cherryvale Mall
Oct 24-25 Des Moines Merle Hay Mall
Oct 31 St Charles MO Steel Shop Event Center

FrankfortCon (Frankfort, Kentucky)
2026-01-24 | Capital Plaza Hotel, 405 Wilkinson Blvd, Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States
FRANKFORTCON – COMIC & POP CULTURE EVENT
10:00AM – 5:00PM
ADMISSION: $20.00 | FREE PARKING | KIDS FREE UNDER AGE 11
CAPITAL PLAZA HOTEL, FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY

Spartanburg Comic Con (South Carolina)
2026-01-24 | Piedmont Interstate Fair, 575 Fairgrounds Rd, Spartanburg, SC, 29303, United States
Spartanburg’s ONLY comic, toy, pop culture convention is back! Featuring some of the best vendors from across the Southeast, Spartanburg Comic Con will take place on Saturday from 10am-5pm at the Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds. Kids 12 and under are FREE. $5 admission for 13 and older. LOTS of free parking. Concessions on site. THIS EVENT IS INDOORS!

Pasadena Comic Con (California)
2026-01-25 | Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
.Pasadena Comic Con is the premier comic convention in Pasadena. Featuring over 60 AMAZING guests and over 100 exhibitors offering a wide variety of vintage comic books and more.

Ohayocon (Columbus, Ohio)
2026-01-30 - 2026-02-01 | Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 North Street, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Ohayocon is a three-day Ohio anime convention typically held during January in Columbus, Ohio, at the Hyatt Regency Columbus and the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Ohayocon’s name is derived from the similarity between “Ohio”, the convention’s location, and Ohayou, which means “good morning” in Japanese.

Comic-Con: The Cruise (Tampa, Florida)
2026-01-30 - 2026-02-03 | Royal Caribbean Cruise Terminal, 815 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
From the organizers of the San Diego Comic-Con, get ready to set sail on an unforgettable adventure of a lifetime! Comic-Con: The Cruise takes place on Royal Caribbean’s luxurious Serenade of the Seas where you will immerse yourself in the world of popular arts like never before! On this 4-day adventure at sea you’re not only a passenger, but you also become part of the story. Rub shoulders with iconic and beloved Comic-Con® stars and experience a vibrant community of the most passionate fans across the globe.

Collect-A-Con Atlanta (Georgia)
2026-02-07 - 2026-02-08 | Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA, 30313, United States
Collect-A-Con is the Nation’s Largest Trading Card, Anime & Pop Culture Convention. Photo Ops, Autographs.
Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm
FREE Admission for Children 7 and under

Little Rock Anime Festival (Arkansas)
2026-02-07 - 2026-02-08 | Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E Markham St, Little Rock, AR, 72201, United States
Little Rock Anime Fest is a two-day event being held at the Statehouse Convention Center (101 E Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72201) and will bring together a diverse list of guests, vendors, artists, and fan groups, in an affordable, family-friendly environment.

Isekai Anime Con (Sandy, Utah)
2026-02-20 - 2026-02-22 | Mountain America Exposition Center, 9575 State St, Sandy, UT, 84070, United States
Isekai Anime Con is a welcoming convention run by local nerds focused on giving anime fans of all backgrounds three days of panels, guest appearances, cosplay, games, events, dealers, screenings, and much more.They’re a group of passionate anime fans loving what they do. Their vision is to create opportunities for anime fans like ourselves to escape from their daily stresses and be isekai’d to a safe space to make friends with other anime fans in our community for an out of this world experience. They’re optimistic for a future where the cosplay community will be more united than ever and look out for each other.

Captain's Comic Expo (Charleston, South Carolina)
2026-02-21 - 2026-02-22 | Omar Shrine Temple, 176 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
CAPTAIN’S COMICS AND TOYS is proud to present the 15TH ANNUAL CAPTAIN’S COMIC EXPO! The 2023 Expo is BIGGER THAN EVER, with a 17,000 square foot venue, and TWO FULL DAYS of comics, toys, art, costumes, special guests and more! Come be a part of Charleston, South Carolina‘s local comic con experience.
Expo Hours
SATURDAY 10AM – 5PM
SUNDAY 10AM – 4PM
Adult ticket prices are below. Kids 10 & Under are FREE with a paid adult. There are NO physical tickets for Captain’s Comic Expo. All tickets are WILL CALL and ID is required at the door.

Collect-A-Con Miami / Fort Lauderdale (Florida)
2026-02-21 - 2026-02-22 | Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316, United States
Collect-A-Con is the Nation’s Largest Trading Card, Anime & Pop Culture Convention. Photo Ops, Autographs, and performance with Ying Yang Twins.

Texoma Comic Con (Durant, Oklahoma)
2026-02-21 - 2026-02-22 | Choctaw Event Center, 3702 Choctaw Rd, Durant, OK, 74701, United States
Texoma Comic Con is Durant Oklahoma area’s comic con event. They are dedicated to bringing collectible fans more than just a celebrity show. Texoma Comic Con is for everyone to come out and enjoy themselves at an affordable price. FREE PARKING ALL WEEKEND!
Texoma Comic Con Hours
SATURDAY 10:00am-5:00pm
SUNDAY 11:00am-4:00pm

Charlotte Mini-Con (North Carolina)
2026-02-28 | Blume Studios, 904 Post Street, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
The CHARLOTTE MINI-CON returned in 2023. Brought to you by Heroes Con owners, it will return to the Grady Cole Center again.
Featuring some of the ABSOLUTE BEST Vintage Comic-Book Dealers in the country selling a wide variety of Gold, Silver, Bronze and Modern Comic Books, as well as a small, but SPECTACULAR, Artist Alley and Artist Annex!
Tickets are $5 in advance or FREE with the purchase of ANY HeroesCon 3-Day Advance Pass!
Children 16 Years of age and under get in for FREE with a paying adult!
There is a $5 Cash Parking Fee at the Grady Cole Center.

Beyond Comicon (North Miami Beach, Florida)
2026-02-28 | Marjorie & William McDonald Center, 17051 NE 19 Avenue, North Miami Beach, FL, 33162, United States
Beyond Comicon is a new movement to inspire individuals to become future creators. It’s a family focused comic book convention where creators and independent designers make connections, showcase their comics, fashion designs, videogames, and BEYOND.

Happy Valley Comic & Collectibles Convention (State College, Pennsylvania)
2026-02-28 - 2026-03-01 | Nittany Valley Sports Centre, 177 Champion Dr, State College, PA, 16803, United States
HVC3 is 50,000 square feet of fun! An event full of comics, sportscards, action figures, anime, pops, celebrities and artists. Plus Magic the Gathering Tournaments and Costume Contests!

King-Con (Kingman, Arizona)
2026-03-06 - 2026-03-07 | Beale Celebrations, 201 N 4th St, Kingman, AZ, 86401, United States
We are teaming up with baddest local Artists, Authors, Cosplayers, Gamers, and Businesses on the block to bring a full on COMIC CON to Downtown Kingman, Arizona (right on Route 66)
King-Con Hours
Friday 12:00p-7:00p
Saturday 12:00p-7:00p
Tickets
2-DAY General Admission $10
2-DAY VIP Admission $25
(Includes: Early Panel Admission, Special VIP Badge/Lanyard, and Exclusive T-shirt.)

BanzaiCon (Columbia, South Carolina)
2026-03-06 - 2026-03-08 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbia, 2100 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC, 29210, United States
Banzaicon is a 3-day South Carolina anime con event that features a variety of entertainment in a diverse, multi-function, crowd-friendly environment. One ticket price gives you access to all Concerts, Live Acts, and Performers to industry and media guests, DJs, artists, and vendors.
Convention Hours
Friday 2 pm – 1am
Saturday 10 am – 1am
Sunday 10 am – 4 pm
